Clusters of yellow lights on the Indo-Gangetic Plain reveal numerous cities large and small, as well as a border fence.
Published Sep 5, 2011
Astronauts collect a lot of photos of Earth at night, but they don't always know what they are looking at. You can help.
Published Aug 30, 2014
City lights trace the outline of Italy's “boot” and the island of Sicily.
Published Jul 4, 2011
When viewed from the International Space Station, the night skies are illuminated with light from many sources.
Published Oct 24, 2011
This city in Belgium is a hub of economic activity and tourism.
Published Jan 14, 2013
The human landscape of Arabian cities stands out clearly when you see the lights.
Published Dec 30, 2013
In this astronaut photograph from the International Space Station, the lights of Qatar show informative demographic detail that is very difficult to discern in daylight images.
Published Nov 12, 2012
This nighttime photograph of Tokyo, Japan, was taken by International Space Station astronaut Dan Tani on February 5, 2008. The heart of the city is brightest, with ribbons of lights radiating outward from the center along streets and railways.
Published Apr 22, 2008
The easily recognized boot of Italy is spread across this panorama taken by astronauts aboard the International Space Station.
Published Dec 15, 2014
Astronauts and Santa Claus have a similar view of the planet.
Published Dec 24, 2011
